Physical Therapist

Position Description:

Are you a dynamic and compassionate Physical Therapist eager to make a difference? The Wisconsin Institute for Neuroscience (WINS) at the Medical College of Wisconsin is looking for a full-time Physical Therapist to join our innovative Building Resilience through Action in Veterans and First Responders (BRAVE) Program. In this role, you'll deliver cutting-edge care to military veterans and first responders with persistent post-concussive symptoms, focusing on high-level physical performance, visual-vestibular integration, and related therapies.

Learn more about our program: BRAVE Program at MCW

Your Role

As a Physical Therapist with the BRAVE Program, you'll:

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop customized treatment plans with input from patients, families, and team members.
• Provide therapy that emphasizes high-level performance and visual-vestibular conditioning.
• Educate patients and families about their care and collaborate on long-term wellness plans.
• Document patient progress accurately and share insights with interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain therapy spaces and equipment in a safe, clean condition.

What to Expect?

• Impactful Work: Help patients regain functionality and independence through innovative treatments and interdisciplinary care.
• Professional Development: Develop specialized skills in vestibular rehabilitation, neurologic therapies, and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of experts in an engaging and supportive setting.
• Meaningful Mission: Serve those who serve our communities and country, providing care that transforms lives.

Preferred Schedule:



7:30-4

Position Requirements:

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Experience: Direct experience with vestibular therapy and traumatic brain injury (TBI) assessment.
• Licensure: Wisconsin State Physical Therapy License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.
• Expertise in neurologic rehabilitation, concussive injury treatment, or sports medicine.
• Experience working with veterans, or first responders
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and interdisciplinary team collaboration.

Key Traits for Success:

• Compassion and empathy for patients.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Willingness to learn about military culture and TBI care.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Reimbursement
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

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Apply now to join a community where your skills will shape the future of care for those who protect and serve. Together, we can create pathways to recovery, resilience, and hope.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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